Small Business

Delve into the idea of small businesses and get reading to find out how they grow. THe class reads an article about Steve Gotty, a who made his small business grow and discuss the setbacks he faced. They also discuss ways for a company...

Help your class understand the natural cycle of growth and decline in an economy, and the importance of GDP, the unemployment rate, and inflation. Your learners will begin with reading, worksheets, and detailed direct instruction on...

After locating Latin American countries on a world map, children read about how microbanks are loaning money to help start small businesses. Involving both current events and economics, the teacher introduces the article with a map...

Create an expert guide to local businesses in this lesson plan. Through research, young readers consider their local businesses and the services they provide, paying attention to any conflicting information they might find. Working in...

Opening a business can be a tricky operation. Your class considers the pros and cons to business ownership through franchise opportunities. They read several articles about the types of franchise opportunities one can invest in, and then...

Students explore the concept of algebra in real world situations. In this economics lesson, students design, plan, run, and evaluate a small business. Students will create a product, market the product, and try to make a profit.

Students investigate a small business and its profitability. In pairs, as they research a business adventure, students consider the capital outlay, maintenance, office space, prices, insurance, and profit and loss statements. Students...

Learn about credit ratings and how it plays a role in the function of small businesses. Learners use their knowledge of good and bad credit to role play and determine good credit vs. bad credit in the area of small businesses.

Students discover the IRS codes and criteria for establishing their art activity as a business rather than a hobby. They develop ways to demonstrate that their art activity is actually a business venture as classified by the IRS.

Create a business and assess the costs of acquiring a business licenses and advertising. The class determines the name, location, business product to be sold and the best method to sell that product. A great way to understand the US...